[rollei_list] Re: reliability of SL66* electronics
- From: "John Wild" <JWild@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30:37 +0100
Christoph,
I have an SL66 and have held a SL66SE. The metering feature was good and
made for quicker usage especially in changing light which can go
un-noticed. TTL flash can have its advantages too. I keep my eyes open
for a SL66SE at a 'reasonable' price.
There was a period where the SLX, SL6006 and SL6002 had a name for
unreliable electronics. I have had a 6002 and 6006 with faulty 'auto'
metering circuits. The 6002 I had repaired. With the 6006, I guessed it
was cheaper to find a fully working body on eBay, which I did.
I do not know anything about the SL66SE but it was produced from 1986 to
1992 when the 600x electronics started to become more reliable. The
meter is just that, a meter. In operation it looks very similar to the
metering on the new TLR series. If the electronics on the SE fails, it
can still be used as a basic SL66. IMHO, if spares were no longer
available then I guess the circuitry for a 2.8 GX/FX could be 'adapted'
to fit by a competent repairer although the TLR does not have spot
metering. This is probably effected by switching between two separate
metering cell arrangements and so, in this adaptation scenario, it
should still be possible to have both two modes. Anything is possible
but at the end of the day it's all down to cost. ;-)
John
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christoph Hammann
Sent: 29 April 2008 04:45
To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rollei_list] reliability of SL66* electronics
........ Was sniped in the last minute for a pristine SL66-SE.
In my reading, I chanced upon various comments on the unreliability of
the metering models' electronics and the difficulties of getting them
repaired.
How's that in your experience? Would you prefer an original SL66 or a
metering model on the used market?
Mind you, I'm not opposed to using my spot meter, but I like to use my
medium format camera in a fast, intuitive way, having the spot meter
build into the camera would be one gadget less to think about in the
situation.
Best regards, Christoph Hammann
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